Evidence-based Approaches to Managing Stress, Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide

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Guest Editors

Dr. Soo-Hyun Sung

Email: koyote10010@nikom.or.kr

Affiliation: Department of Policy Development, National Institute of Korean Medicine Development, Seoul, 04554, Republic of Korea

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Research Interests: stress; depression; anxiety; pain management; national survey; systematic review

Prof. Dr. Se-Ran Park

Email: compassion@sdu.ac.kr

Affiliation: Department of Counseling Psychology, Seoul Digital University, Seoul, 18314, South Korea

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Research Interests: self-compassion; anxiety; panic; depression; CBT

Summary

1) In modern society, people are facing mental health problems due to various reasons such as work-related stress, anxiety about the future, economic difficulties, interpersonal relationships, deterioration of health, and the spread of infectious diseases (e.g. COVID-19 pandemic). In particular, mental health problems such as stress, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and suicide are emerging as serious issues at both the social and national levels. In other words, mental health is no longer just an individual issue; it must be addressed through national-level policy support to build a social safety net. Therefore, scientific research on mental health is necessary to promote evidence-based policies.

2) The aim of this Special Issue is to present evidence-based approaches for the promotion and treatment of mental health. Scientific research using diverse methodologies will play a crucial role in determining the implementation of mental health policies within the healthcare systems of various countries around the world.

3) Suggested themes shall be listed.

• Clinical studies for treating stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Cross-Sectional or cohort studies on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Qualitative research on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Mixed methods research on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Systematic reviews and meta-analyses on stress, depression, anxiety, and suicide

• Evidence-based policy implications for mental health

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